Jackson Jambalaya

Still trying to figure out what they police. They seem to exist for DUI/careless driving tickets only (only because they don't have radar, yet). They don't investigate anything above traffic accidents, if that. This is a government agency looking for a purpose. There is no reason that the local sheriffs can't handle road traffic and wildlife agencies handling the water. At best the PRV "Police" are glorified park rangers.

Actually, they are zoo keepers. The Chevron at the corner of Spillway and Northshore leads in alcohol sales statewide. The drunks, on road and on water, alone necessitate Rez Po. I took my kid to Lakeshore one Sunday before the "fee" and watched in horror as a boozed up guy nearly drowned, having to be rescued, trying to swim out to a pole between Lakeshore and Timberline Trailer Park. It's the Wild West with boozers and boaters. Deaths on boats and jetskis. A drunk Ex Marine landed his houseboat on the rocks years back, 5 people rescued on the 4th. God Almighty, son. Either you are a participant in this or you are naive of what goes on with booze and dope at the Rez. They had a darn riot at the park in Madison last year.

I was wondering the same thing years ago...and then in 2001 I joined the Rankin County Sheriff Reserves. As a 35 year resident of the Reservoir Area I saw first hand what they do. Yes they are a needed resource as what you see in a report is just a number and not a visual representation of what they do. They are an agency that overflows local law enforcement whether that be Ridgeland, Madison SO, Rankin SO etc. with emphasis and their resources focused on the Reservoir Waterways. Just recently a family with children had a boat capsize at 10PM....Who had a boat in the water and was ready to respond...yep Reservoir Police. My guess is it would have taken the MDWFP approximately 30 mins to an hour to respond. You cannot have enough officer presence in an area and personally I welcome these guys as they are first class officers doing a job that is under-appreciated.

"They had a darn riot at the park in Madison last year.

July 17, 2014 at 10:47 AM"

Could you elaborate? When? Who? Size/extent/duration/description of the riot?

I live in Madison, and have never been into any of the parks (they're pretty to drive past, though). But even if I had some reason to use parks (my gym has everything), I would NOT, considering that their parking lots seem to be hangout spots for "teens" whose vehicles have criminally loud sound systems and 'harlequin' paintjobs.

I've observed these "teens" from a garden center across from one of those parks. In fact, one time a "teen" had its car thumping so loudly, I decided to finish choosing trees later - and left.

Do those parks do anything other than attract "teens" and "youths" from Canton and Jackson?

Anyway, thanks, 10:52 and 10:47, for explaining what's going on, on the rez. Reading about all the rules and regulations out there, over the last couple of years, I thought the area was over-controlled and over-policed. Now, I understand. This isn't Iowa, and the people using the Rez are NOT a bunch of quiet and responsible Danish Lutherans. People get the governance they deserve. And apparently the "people" of the Jackson area need and deserve abundant rules, surveillance, supervision, and disciplinary measures.

Apparently, the Rickies & Tawnyas using the Rez are about as bad as the hoodrats.

Why are people here SO out of control?

You people keep thinking it's the wild west and stay away. The longtime residents don't want you out here anyway. Keep throwing stones from behind your sad little computer screens and we'll keep enjoying our beautiful area out here.

Uhh, longtime resident. Been here probably longer than you and greatly appreciate RezPD and know we need them. The swishy snark may not realize that some counties here only have one RoadvDeputy on duty at night with a trustee answering the phone. We need more law enforcement, not less. And crime is growing (along with other things) at the Rez.

As a law officer myself I know first hand what the Rez P D does. Although it is not first hand public knowledge as in a large department the Rez P D answers the same calls for service as local and county departments domestic disputes shootings fights and so on. Also everything they do on land they also respond to on the water. There are constant calls up river more so than on land. If some of you would open your eyes and ears yall might actually see this. If you don't have a boat go rent one and run into a meth head up river shooting at you and see who responds to save you.

As a law officer myself I know first hand what the Rez P D does. Although it is not first hand public knowledge as in a large department the Rez P D answers the same calls for service as local and county departments domestic disputes shootings fights and so on. Also everything they do on land they also respond to on the water. There are constant calls up river more so than on land. If some of you would open your eyes and ears yall might actually see this. If you don't have a boat go rent one and run into a meth head up river shooting at you and see who responds to save you.

The Rez PO boat pulled me off a sandbar three years ago after a boating accident and got me to a waiting ambulance. Not needed? I disagree.

Pretty sure that the lack of Crime in the area is a direct result of folks know that Reservoir Patrol is always watching you... Also why driving that way after a drink is insanity... its commonly called the Gauntlet..